The Four Success Keys of the First Century Church revisits a profound, yet simple and long forgotten strategy that will restore the anemic and divided church of the twenty first century to the vitality and success Christ intended for all His people in all times. The first century Church, even though deprived of many of the freedoms and wealth that so many enjoy today, and lacking mass communication and advanced technology, they still managed to enjoy great success in their participation with Christ in His global mission. They turned the world upside with the Gospel of the Kingdom and the power of the Holy Spirit, and saw multitudes of Jews and Gentiles swept into the Kingdom of Heaven. As we rediscover and recover ancient truths that have been preserved for us in the Bible, the twenty first century Church will also enjoy successful participation with Christ in His global mission to destroy the works of Satan, plunder his kingdom of people and resources, see the nations redeemed, and see all the families of the Earth blessed with righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, and true success in every area of life. Through their Lord's Day worship which included praise, thanksgiving, proclamation of the Word, celebration of the Holy Eucharist, and the justice prayers, the first century Christian Church changed the first century world, making an eternal impact on myriads of people and nations. As the twenty first century Church rediscovers and recovers the apostles doctrine, the fellowship of the apostles, the significance and power of the Holy Eucharist in the lives of the saints, and the far reaching authority, power, and efficacy of the justice prayers, the twenty first century Church will witness the magnificent power of the risen Christ working in His Church and in human society throughout the world. As we participate with Christ and His five fold gifting of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, we will witness the redemption and blessing of nations, and we will see the works of Satan and his kingdom fully plundered and destroyed. We will witness Christ filling all things through His Church, and making his enemies a stool for His feet.
About the Author: Wayne Cain has been involved in the five-fold Christian ministry for over thirty years, with much of that time spent preaching in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida as he served one of America's oldest Pentecostal fellowships. In addition to serving congregations in Alabama as a Pastor and Teacher, Wayne served the denomination in Alabama as a State Evangelist, and as a Lay Involvement Representative working with the State Evangelism Department of that denomination. His work assisted pastors of small membership congregations throughout the state in implementing programs designed to engage the local congregation in Evangelism outreach to the elderly, children, youth, men, and women. He has also worked with other ministers in establishing and implementing men's ministry programs designed to develop spiritually and emotionally healthy men and strengthen families and communities. Most recently, Wayne has served as the Administrative Pastor of Christ Kingdom Ministry Center, a multicultural fellowship in Brewton, Alabama. Wayne has served as an Administrative Assistant to the Presiding Bishop of the Southeast Region of Apostolic Ministries and Churches International, and been involved in jail and prison ministry. He is a Psalmist, song writer and musician. Wayne holds degrees in Christian Counseling and Funeral Service Education, as well as a Master's Degree in Apostolic and Prophetic Studies, a discipline focusing on the teaching, government and practice of the first century church under the oversight of the Apostles of the Lamb and the ascension gift apostles like Paul, Barnabas and Timothy. The study also focuses on the harmony that exists between the prophetic writings of the Old and New Testaments.